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Scientists edit genes in human embryos to prevent inherited diseases - Expert comment
Scientists in the US have altered defective human DNA to prevent heart disease. The success of the trial may pave the way for preventing other inherited conditions from being passed down. Professor Kevin Moffat, School of Life Sciences, saysit's a real step forward for the possibility of repairing genetic diseases in human embryos.
Alzheimer's breakthrough "encouraging": Professor Kevin Moffat on the drug aducanumab
A breakthrough in Alzheimer's treatment was reported today, as a new drug is showing 'tantalising' results.
Professtor Kevin Moffat from the School of Life Sciences comments on this development
Better lifestyle and new food supplements could curb soaring diabetes cases
Details of a 60% increase in new diabetes cases has highlighted the increasing threat to our health. However it's not all bad news. Professor Paul Thornalley of Warwick Medical School and Systems Biology Centre says new research into food supplements, plus a health lifestyle, could help us defeat the illness.
Vaccine for the prevention of Ebola trial results are "extremely positive"
Professor Andrew Easton, a virologu from the University of Warwick's School of Life Science, has called the results of a trial for an Ebola vaccine as "extremely positive".
Important for all contacts to be traced following MERS outbreak, says Professor Andrew Easton
"It is important for all contacts to be traced and provided with appropriate advice about possible symptoms and how to seek medical assistance. MERS is similar to, but not the same as SARS that spread in 2002-03 and the hope is that proper precautions will lead to the halt of the spread of MERS as it did for SARS."